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Recent Examples of authentication
Most often, the second form of authentication comes in the form of a one-time passcode that is sent to the user by text message or email or is generated by an authentication app that the user has already set up.
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025
Lang says to look for designer goods, including jewelry and clothing that come along with authentication receipts.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Encryption, authentication protocols and compliance with strict regulations aren’t optional—they’re the foundation.
—Gegham Azatyan, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
However, our study found that only a handful of participants actually used hardware wallets.
Mistake 3: Thinking 2-factor authentication is a silver bullet
Two-factor authentication, or 2FA, is a standard security mechanism in which two forms of verification are required to access an account.
—Mingyi Liu, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025
Lang says to look for designer goods, including jewelry and clothing that come along with authentication receipts.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Encryption, authentication protocols and compliance with strict regulations aren’t optional—they’re the foundation.
—Gegham Azatyan, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
However, our study found that only a handful of participants actually used hardware wallets.
Mistake 3: Thinking 2-factor authentication is a silver bullet
Two-factor authentication, or 2FA, is a standard security mechanism in which two forms of verification are required to access an account.
—Mingyi Liu, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authentication
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Enhance access controls by imposing multiple verification factors for accessing data.—
Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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App store operators Google and Apple argue that the age verification bills will undermine individual privacy.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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While much attention is given to the early stages of ideation and validation, in our experience managing startups in VisionX Partners, the Efficiency Phase is a critical yet frequently overlooked period.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Maybe the real validation, though, is not even needing it.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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The British narrative drama was an expose of the scandal that engulfed the nation’s Post Office system in the early aughts, and law enforcement’s ruthless pursuit of everyday people despite evidence of their innocence.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 June 2025
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Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final is proof that’s not the case.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The foundations of human persuasion are well-documented, perhaps most famously by Dr. Robert Cialdini, who outlined principles like reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment and consistency, liking, and social proof.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The identification came over two weeks after a panga boat carrying Mahi and her family overturned on May 5 — just two days after the preteen's birthday.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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For years, a mysterious figure who goes by the handle Stern led the Trickbot ransomware gang and evaded identification—even as other members of the group were outed in leaks and unmasked.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
30 May 2025
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Start with simple documentation that covers: How often the family or team meets Who reviews or approves decisions What the escalation path looks like when things get stuck This kind of alignment often takes the form of a short family charter.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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It is intended to streamline the removal of individuals who are deemed inadmissible under specific grounds, primarily for lacking proper documentation or for using fraudulent means to enter the country.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, arrives for a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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When The Athletic asked for confirmation, the customer service representative stated that this was an original without any restorations.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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“Authentication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentication. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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